Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 28: 1

Answer

numerator; denominator

Work Step by Step

In the fraction $\dfrac{a}{b},$ the top number, $a,$ is called the numerator, while the bottom number, $b,$ is called the denominator. Hence, in the given fraction, $\dfrac{2}{5},$ the number $2$ is the numerator, and the number $5$ is called the denominator.
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